The OFFICIAL 3m GROWTH CHALLENGE Pt 2..Sept 6-Dec 31

Hey All I thought I'd post early.

I just re-did my natural braids about four days ago and I'm happy to say that I nailed down a hair routine. Since I started the challenge I trimmed about 3 inches of hair off, so I don't think I have any length to show for it. But my hair is healthy, I've gotten rid of most of my single strand knots and I've come to terms with the rest I'm not going to be around on the 31st so I thought I post now.

My new routine:
-Wash once a week with suave clarifying shampoo (I dilute it with water)
-Deep condition once a week with suave tropical coconut conditioner & coconut oil
- Once a month I deep condition on dry hair with aubrey organics honeysuckle rose conditioner
-use shea moisture coconut style milk as my leave-in
-use afroveda's shea alma to braid or twist
- When my hair is in braids/ twists (which is most of the time) i spritz with shea moisture hair milk diluted with water and some grape seed oil

My hair has been maintaining softness with this routine without feeling greasy. I really enjoyed the challenge and will continue to stay with my new routine (no more product junkyism). The only thing I need work on is taking my multivitamins!

My hair near the beginning of the challenge: (september, 30th) - I can't find any earlier pictures

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My hair now:

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It was nice participating with all of you!

Here are my results:

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After
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Its been fun...

I just woke up in a panic because I forgot to post my results. Here is the before at 12.25 inches in the back. I measured before I put the roller on the end.
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This is after at 14.5 inches. I had to put the camera on timer to take the pic since hubby is asleep.
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This pic has nothing to do with the challenge but I wanted to add it in hopes that it will keep hope alive for some of the newbies. This pic is from November of 2009. Just 13 short months ago.
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Summary
Starting length - 12.25
Ending length - 14.5
Length gained - 2.25 inches

WHAT I DID
-Cowashed my TST everyother day, put coconut oil on after, sealed with sunflower oil (it was cheap)
-did three henna treatments
-massaged my scalp
-kept my hair covered at night
-Wore twistouts from the beginning of the challenge to 1 dec 10
-Stayed in twists for 30 days
-Had 1 growth spurt
-Cut 3100+ split ends in a search and destroy gone amok
-Cut 1.5 inches before the challenge because I was clueless (I am learning)



I went into this challenge in hopes of just finding a routine. I was not expecting any growth. I am happy that I am finding what works and I gained some length too.

PRODUCTS USED

Conditioner-I played with some but I mainly used Sonoma condish (because I need to use it up)
Henna-Jamila twice and Karishma for the last one
Conditioner after henna-Skala and Skala air mask
Shampoo-Nyle Herbal
Oils-coconut, sunflower
Butters-none
Misc-I used aloe vera a couple of times in the Kimmaytube mix but I did not use that recipe alot.

Here are my results!!!

3 1/2 inches back
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3 inches front
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3 1/2 top
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(excuse all the those lil puffs I just took my bands out)
3 inches sides
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Beginning of the challenge i was 1 month post BC
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and now im almost 5 months post BC!!
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Im sooo excited about my growth and cant wait to see how much growth i will get at my one year mark!!!

rayray19 wrote:Here are my results!!!

3 1/2 inches back
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3 inches front
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3 1/2 top
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(excuse all the those lil puffs I just took my bands out)
3 inches sides
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Beginning of the challenge i was 1 month post BC
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and now im almost 5 months post BC!!
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Im sooo excited about my growth and cant wait to see how much growth i will get at my one year mark!!!

Looking good rayray and great growth! Are you doing the January to April challenge too?

Thanks!!!I love your channel on youtube too!!! and yea im doing that challenge and the castor oil challenge as well..and im doing a challenge with moptopmaven lol soo i am heavily involved with challenges this year

Nice progress ladies

Awwww, look at the beginning and ending results. Just amazing. Go back and take a look at your original photos. When I looked at mine, I was like "WHOA". I couldn't believe how far I've come. I'm posting my challenge and end result pics. It's been fun. Peace and organic hair grease!

Before and After:
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Great growth ladies!!

Here are my results....I surprised myself

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This challenge was fun!!

Hey Ladies,

Thanks so much for participating in my challenge. I have learned so much from all of you, and hopefully you've been able to learn a few things for yourself. From the pics I've seen, looks like you guys were able to accomplish some growth....KUDOS!!

I'll be washing my hair this week with Aussie Moist (thanks Lynnie for the recommendation...I like it), and will post my end results then.

On another note, I will be starting school tomorrow to further my RN career, so not sure how much visibility I'll have on the boards. Also contemplating cutting off my hair sometime soon. The journey has been a great one, but the freedom I once had w/short BC is no longer there with my current length and I miss that. But know that whatever I decide to do, I'll post pics to let you know

Continued success on your hair journey!!!

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Here is a result of my growth

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Here are my results


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Hello everyone. Here are my results:

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Here's what I learned;
1. Co-wash and deep treat once per week.
2. My hair likes Henna, Brahmi, Amla treatments
3. I need to moisturize at least every other day with Kimmaytube KKKT
4. Keep hair in protective styles most of the week
5. Avoid PJism as much as possilbe!!
6. Pictures really help with progress and keeps you motivated to stay on the journey.

Thanks ladies for the support.

Great growth!!!!!

Looking good ladies!

Washing my hair tonight and will post pics...

I pray that my hair growth is as amazing as the ones already posted

Here is where I was in Dec 09 (BSL):

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But my ends were damaged, so I've been giving myself trims. Didn't realize I whacked off so much

Well here is where I was at the beginning of this challenge (APL):

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My goal was to make it back to 7.5 or close by the end of this challenge.

Here is my length now:

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I would say that this challenge was a success

Hi Curlies,

I know I am SUPER late, but better late than never.

I got my hair straightened and trimmed and the girl trimmed 2 inches off my hair. My previous dye (prior to my BC was still hanging on my ends causing the ends of my hair to be a little more damaged than I would have liked, but I'm glad they are gone. Well next month I think I may let her trim the last half an inch off.)

Starting Measurements:
Left Side: 4.25 inches
Right Side: 4.25 inches
Front: 4 inches
Top of my head: 5.5 inches
Back: 4-4.5 inches

END RESULTS:

Left Side: 5.5 inches
Right Side: 5.5 inches
Front: 5.25 inches
Top of my Head: 6.5 inches
Back: 5 inches

This was fun, it has challenged me to go into this new year with the goal of perfecting a routine and maintaining length and continuing to strive on this journey! Thank you all for your help and I love looking at all of the great growth results!

I'm super late as well, but when I began this challenge my hair was right at 3 1/2- 4 inches and my hair is 5- 5 1/2 inches. Considering that I trimmed my hair 3x during the challenge, I am pleased with the growth and retention. I was also able to settle into a routine somewhat and find products that really work for my hair. I now know that shea butter is a "no, no" but castor oil is for my hair. I also learned that my hair needs to be watered frequently and shampooed atleast once a week. December 30 marked my 6th month natural and I feel much more confident entering the next 6 months with what I have learned. Thanks for all your help ladies and congrats on reaching your goals. Happy growing and God bless!

My final check in is at 1 inch of growth using the Bee Mine Growth Serum, so there was no help from using the growth serum